You Bought the Movie on iTunes. But It’s Not Yours. Consumer News You Bought the Movie on iTunes. But It’s Not Yours. Surrender your iTunes movies.
TINA’s Take: ‘You Can’t Interrogate an Algorithm’ Consumer News TINA’s Take: ‘You Can’t Interrogate an Algorithm’ TINA.org attends FTC hearing on how to protect consumers from “informational injury” in the digital age.
California Cracks Down on Goop after TINA.org Complaint Consumer News California Cracks Down on Goop after TINA.org Complaint Goop to pay $145,000 in penalties and cease deceptive marketing as a result of California action.
California Is Latest to Strip Down Adore Me’s Deceptive Marketing Consumer News California Is Latest to Strip Down Adore Me’s Deceptive Marketing Online retailer agrees to pay a minimum of $200,000 in restitution to settle California action.
Ad or Not? Louise Thompson and Daniel Wellington Consumer News Ad or Not? Louise Thompson and Daniel Wellington The time for an influencer to disclose his or her material relationship with a brand is now.
MoviePass Slips Note in Terms Banning Repeat Viewings Consumer News MoviePass Slips Note in Terms Banning Repeat Viewings Consumer says there was “zero indication” that the ban had been implemented or was forthcoming.
Prevagen Memory Study Falls Short Consumer News Prevagen Memory Study Falls Short TINA.org, AARP and others file legal brief urging court to reverse dismissal of Prevagen case.
Not Every Product in the (Unofficial) Oscars Swag Bag Is a Winner Consumer News Not Every Product in the (Unofficial) Oscars Swag Bag Is a Winner TINA.org examines the potential deceptive advertising issues of products in the unofficial Oscars swag bag.
Our ‘Greatist’ Ad or Not Ever? Consumer News Our ‘Greatist’ Ad or Not Ever? Site’s editorial newsletter comes with a side of sponsored content, if you can make out the difference.
Kyani Hit with Pyramid Scheme Complaint Consumer News Kyani Hit with Pyramid Scheme Complaint Class action against Kyani includes unknown top distributors.
Warner Bros., PewDiePie Not Game to Disclose Influencer Marketing Consumer News Warner Bros., PewDiePie Not Game to Disclose Influencer Marketing TINA.org alerts FTC to Warner Bros.’s violation of a consent order regarding influencer posts.
Deceptive Outlet Pricing: The Never-Ending Sale Consumer News Deceptive Outlet Pricing: The Never-Ending Sale TINA.org investigation reveals perpetual sales at outlet stores.
Kardashians Find New Ways to Skirt #Ad on Social Media Consumer News Kardashians Find New Ways to Skirt #Ad on Social Media From ambiguous hashtags to delaying disclosure, the family continues to spurn federal endorsement guidelines.
Helping Harvey Victims — and Avoiding Charity Scams Consumer News Helping Harvey Victims — and Avoiding Charity Scams If you’re going to give, give wisely.
Neurocore and ‘the Brink of Madness’ Consumer News Neurocore and ‘the Brink of Madness’ NAD finds brain performance company lack competent and reliable evidence for cognitive claims.
TINA’s Take: How the Feds Should Be Smarter about Brain Claims Consumer News TINA’s Take: How the Feds Should Be Smarter about Brain Claims New report finds problematic treatment claims associated with brain supplement products.
Target Misses the Mark with Made in USA Claims Consumer News Target Misses the Mark with Made in USA Claims TINA.org probe finds widespread examples of false and deceptive “Made in the USA” product representations.
DSA Top Seller Arbonne Faces Pyramid, RICO Allegations Consumer News DSA Top Seller Arbonne Faces Pyramid, RICO Allegations Class-action lawsuit alleges top distributors feed off the money paid by recruits.
Consumer Loses Confidence in VRBO’s Booking Guarantee Consumer News Consumer Loses Confidence in VRBO’s Booking Guarantee Home-sharing site’s “Book with Confidence Guarantee” fails consumer.
FTC Reminder: Influencers Must Divulge Ads Consumer News FTC Reminder: Influencers Must Divulge Ads Action comes after consumer groups alert agency to more than 100 posts by celebs.